Imam Khomeini Conference held in Delhi

To mark the 24th anniversary since the demise of the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, â€œImam Khomeini Conferenceâ€ was held at Bab-e-Ilm, situated in South Delhiâ€™s Okhla Vihar locality.

The conference, aimed to spread the thoughts and legacy of the greatest revolutionary personality

among the masses, was jointly organized by Shahid (Martyr) Muttahari Society and Idara Tafheem-e-Islam in Delhi.

Addressing the conference, the Chief Guest, Representative of Ayatollah Khamenei in India Mehdi Mahdavipour said, â€œImam Khomeini (P) was a mystic personality who had always lived a simple life, without the remotest material attachmentsâ€.

Highlighting the legacy of the leader of the Islamic Revolution, the Iranian diplomat noted that due to the strong faith and practical devotion imbued with lofty Islamic aspirations, Imam Khomeini (P) uprooted the strong Western-supported dictatorship of the Shah. â€œThe Grand Ayatollah enlightened the Islamic values not only in the hearts of the Iranians but those of hundreds of millions of Muslims around the globe,â€ he added.

Mahdavipour further noted that these were the impacts of his ideas and thoughts that today hundreds of millions of people across the globe, even those who have not seen Imam Khomeini (P), are commemorating his demise.

Speaking on the occasion, Maulana Jinan Asghar, Secretary, Shahid Muttahari Society said: â€œImam Khomeini (P) having charismatic personality, relied upon faith in an era when religion had weak presence in the society and even was exposed to ignorance owing to prevalence of materialistic views, entered the scene and introduced religion as the basis for human lifestyle and founded a state on the foundation of religionËˆ.

Another speaker, the President Muslims Political Forum T. A. Rehmani said, â€œImam Khomeini (P) was the preacher of the MuslimsËˆ unity and solidarity. He was adamantly opposed to the discord between the ShiËˆa and Sunni Muslims and guided the Muslims across the globe to be and live as brothers in faith.

The Indian leader was of the view that on the basis of his thoughts any attempt to limit Imam Khomeini (P) and his relevance to a particular community would be a great injustice to the greatest personality of the 20th century.

Rehmani also asserted that Muslims dignification around the globe based upon only and only on Imam KhomeiniËˆs guidelines.

Meanwhile, Syed Mohsin Taqavi, Friday Prayer Leader of Kashmiri Gate Mosque on the occasion said: â€œImam Khomeini (P) became a source of inspiration of current uprising against the oppressive rulers. His ideology has encouraged the oppressed of the world.

Later-on a commemoration service addressed by the President Idara Tafheem-e-Islam Dr. Hasan Komeli was held. A large number of people gathered to pay tribute to the greatest leader.